Category Archives: Family life

COTA youth choir goes to the USA

Posted on 28 June, 2012 by Anders

The Namibian College Of The Arts youth choir had their farewell concert yesterday in Christuskirche. Today they are leaving for a few days of singing in Germany before the fly to the USA. They will take part in the 2012 World … Continue reading →

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World Music Day

Posted on 23 June, 2012 by Anders

The Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre arranged a “World Music Day” Saturday a week ago in the Palmtree Park opposite the railway station in Windhoek. We brought our visitors – Åsa, Vilhelm, Adam and David – to taste some african music culture. It was … Continue reading →

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College of the Arts Youth Choir

Posted on 27 April, 2012 by Anders

We were lucky to get hold of tickets for a choir concert last Thursday. We went to COTA – College Of The Arts: “The College of the Arts seeks to empower all Namibians to build, promote, and develop a unique … Continue reading →

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Driving up the mountains

Posted on 15 April, 2012 by Anders

Me and my neighbour Johan have been talking about our “need” to gain some experience in using our 4×4 cars in terrain. Driving courses are very expensive but today we got a smooth start. Me and Johan… …took our cars … Continue reading →

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A lot of birds

Posted on 15 January, 2012 by Anders

Namibia must be a great country for bird-lovers. According to Wikipedia here are 706 species. I think this post is about only one of them, but in really big numbers! I am certainly not an expert on birds so I … Continue reading →

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60’s BASH

Posted on 28 November, 2011 by Anders

Saga had her “final assembly” at school today and after school she and her friend Alta met to prepare for “da party”… It is a 60’s dress-up party! All of St George’s Grade Sevens’ went… …to Paul’s Cafe… …in Old … Continue reading →

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Colours of spring

Posted on 29 September, 2011 by Anders

I came to Africa in a very rainy season. However it finally stopped raining in May but instead it became very cold. Even freezing cold at times… Since then it’s been blue skies, a lot of sun, very cold nights … Continue reading →

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Back to the brave

Posted on 17 August, 2011 by Anders

Namibia is “the land of the brave” and last Sunday it was time for me to return to the brave. This time it was easier to leave the family behind, knowing they will follow in a few days. I took … Continue reading →

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Flying time

Posted on 6 August, 2011 by Anders

Yesterday it was flying time again. After the “first day of training” I had to hurry for my flight with SW285 to Fankfurt. Air Namibia’s Airbus A340-300 was waiting for me… I tried to get in to the cockpit from start but had … Continue reading →

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Flying south again

Posted on 30 June, 2011 by Anders

Monday 27 and it was time to return to Africa. It was a difficult time on the train station saying goodbye to my family but one and a half hour later it was check-in-time on Copenhagen Kastrup. Once again I … Continue reading →

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